Fruits, Vegetables, and ADHD Risk for Children

You read up on nutrition and know that certain foods and ingredients can increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) in children, but do you know about the safety of ordinary fruits and vegetables?

What to do? Washing fruits and vegetables removes some of the pesticide residue, as does peeling. Some offerings in the produce aisle are bigger culprits than others: Celery, strawberries, apples, and blueberries are more likely to have organophosphate residue than, say, corn, peas, kiwi, and bananas. Switch to organically grown versions of these pesticide-prone fruits and veggies, and -- just as you do when shampooing your hair -- wash, rinse, repeat.